Meet Krow Kian, the Canadian transgender male model who has made waves in the fashion industry. After starting his career as a female model, Kian made the brave decision to transition to male and return to the runway. In a groundbreaking moment, he became the first male model to close the women’s fall-winter show for Louis Vuitton. Kian’s ability to model in both men’s and women’s shows has garnered attention and admiration, and he remains humble about his success. Despite the struggles he faced as a female model, Kian’s confidence and style shine through, proving that he is a force to be reckoned with in the fashion world.
Quick Facts
- Age: 27 Years
- Born Country: Canada
- City: Vancouver, Canada
- Occupation: Models
- Gender: Male
Initial Modelling Career
Kian’s journey in the world of modelling began at the age of twelve. It all started when he attended a birthday party during elementary school and was mistaken for a model by a girl’s mother. Intrigued by the idea, Kian got permission from his mother to try his hand at modelling. He signed with an agency and his career took off from there. At the age of 13, he traveled to Japan for work and continued to work in different places in Asia.
Transition Journey & Rise to Stardom
After returning to Vancouver from a job in China, Kian, who was a week short of his eighteenth birthday at the time, began seriously considering undergoing transition. He discussed this with his mother, Lisa, when he was 19. Initially, Lisa struggled with the idea of her child wanting to transition, but she eventually supported Kian’s decision. She stood by his side throughout his journey to find his true identity, including going through hormone therapies and invasive surgical procedures.
While Kian was preparing for his transition, he was approached by a producer who wanted to document his journey. Kian agreed, and his transformation was filmed over a span of three years. The documentary captured his first hormone treatment to his comeback in modelling, this time as a male model, walking the runway at Paris Fashion Week. Kian expressed his excitement about returning to modelling as his true self and looked forward to seeing how successful he could be just by being himself.
With time, Kian’s career flourished as a transgender model. He received lucrative offers and walked the runway for renowned brands like Louis Vuitton. Kian acknowledged that his changed avatar in the world of fashion brought him more opportunities and helped draw attention to the transgender community. He made history by becoming the first male model to close Louis Vuitton’s women’s show.
Continued Success and Future Plans
Kian continued to make waves in the fashion industry, walking the runway for various designers and appearing on magazine covers. He became an in-demand model for both men’s and women’s shows. While he is enjoying success in his modelling career, Kian also has aspirations to make it big in the world of cinema. He is taking singing classes to pursue his childhood dream of becoming a singer.
Documentary on Kian
A documentary titled ‘Krow’s TRANSformation’ was made about Kian’s journey. It premiered at the Raindance Film Festival in September 2019 and was released in the US at the Palm Springs LGBTQ Film Festival. The documentary follows Kian’s transition from female to male and his return to the world of modelling. It was directed by Gina Hole Lazarowich and was shot in Paris and Vancouver.
Family & Personal Life
Not much is known about Kian’s family and personal life. He is from Maple Ridge, Greater Vancouver. Kian was born as Kayanna but later adopted the name Krow. In his spare time, he enjoys playing online video games with friends and playing the ukulele while singing.